BAXTER, TN · Putnam County
BAXTER WATER DEPARTMENT Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
BAXTER WATER DEPARTMENT must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for BAXTER WATER DEPARTMENT.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Tennessee’s official records. Always confirm current status with Tennessee before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- TN0000040
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 7,781
- Service connections
- 3,283
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
BAXTER WATER DEPARTMENT is one of 153 community water systems in Tennessee in the 3,301 to 10,000 people size category, serving 7,781 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 3 entries between 1993 and 1999, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 1999.
All 3 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves the Total Coliform Rules.
Violation history
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
January 1, 1999 – January 31, 1999
ArchivedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
February 1, 1996 – February 29, 1996
ArchivedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
June 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993
Archived
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 1999 – January 31, 1999 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Archived |
| February 1, 1996 – February 29, 1996 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Archived |
| June 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Archived |
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
Enforcement actions
- February 28, 1999State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- February 28, 1999State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- March 31, 1996State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
- November 9, 1984Federal issued Formal Notice of Violation1 linked violation
- March 18, 1983State Compliance Meeting conductedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 30, 1982Federal issued Formal Notice of Violationgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
Common questions
Is BAXTER WATER DEPARTMENT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. BAXTER WATER DEPARTMENT is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is BAXTER WATER DEPARTMENT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- BAXTER WATER DEPARTMENT’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does BAXTER WATER DEPARTMENT have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for BAXTER WATER DEPARTMENT.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
HOLMES, DANNY
931-858-4111
BAXTER, TN 38544